Water
As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights
As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights The Colorado River is facing a severe water shortage due to declining flows, with states angling for influence over future water rights. The seven Colorado Basin states have been grappling with how to deal with declining river supplies for a […]
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Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it
Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it Water recycling is crucial for space stations and long-duration missions, as it helps conserve resources and reduce waste. The International Space Station (ISS) has a state-of-the-art water recovery system that recovers over 90% of the […]
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Is 1 type of water healthier for you than others?
Is 1 type of water healthier for you than others? According to Roger Fielding, senior scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA), there is no physiological basis for a nutritional advantage to consuming specialty waters like alkaline water or electrolyte water over regular plain old water. The main concern […]
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Tensions over Kashmir and a warming planet have placed the Indus Waters Treaty on life support
Tensions over Kashmir and a warming planet have placed the Indus Waters Treaty on life support The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, has been criticized for its failure to address key issues such as climate change, groundwater management, and Kashmir’s role in water distribution. The treaty only addresses surface water distribution and does not […]
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25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising
25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising The Everglades, a vast wetland ecosystem in South Florida, has improved drinking water for millions but faces new challenges, including saltwater intrusion and phosphorus pollution. The region’s water supply and quality have been threatened by agricultural […]
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Food scrap system pulls drinking water out of thin air
Food scrap system pulls drinking water out of thin air Researchers have created a system that can pull drinkable water out of thin air using discarded food scraps, stray branches, and other natural materials. The system uses molecularly functionalized biomass hydrogels to convert these materials into sorbents, which absorb liquids and can be heated to […]
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